Iraq

West Asia, Iraq
Iraq

People from Iraq are called:

Male/General:

Iraqi

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈrɑːki/

Quick Facts

Population:
45,504,560 (2024 est.)
Country:
Iraq
Region:
West Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'al-'Irāq', possibly meaning 'the shore'. The demonym is 'Iraqi'.

About Iraq

  • Capital city: Baghdad.
  • Cradle of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
  • Home to historic cities of Babylon and Ur.
  • Federal parliamentary republic with diverse ethnic and religious groups.
  • Major oil reserves and important regional player.

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